Las Palmas de Gran Caneria The Canary Islands, a Spanish volcanic archipelago less than 100 miles off the coast of northwestern Africa. They are known for their black- and white-sand beaches and rugged terrain. Tenerife, the largest island and most populated of the archipelago, is dominated by the sometimes-snowy active volcano Mt. Teide. Immediately eastContinue reading “Port of Call Grand Canary Island (Gran Canaria) Spain”
Category Archives: Cruise Ports of Call
Thera/Santorini And the Death Of A Civilization
You’re standing on the deck of a cruise ship near Santorini, Greece that’s anchored in the middle of a ring of islands. The near island’s sheer cliffs rise almost a six hundred feet right out of the water. You are looking at the aftermath of the largest explosive event in all of human history. OverContinue reading “Thera/Santorini And the Death Of A Civilization”
Ports of Call Hawaiʻi, The Big Island
Hawaiʻi [The Big Island], Hawaii – It is the largest island in the Hawaiian chain and the youngest geologically. There are five volcanoes on the Big Island that include Kohala, Mauna Kea, Hualalai, Mauna Loa, and Kilauea. Three are considered active (Mauna Loa, Hualalai, and Kilauea) and the rest are considered dormant (Mauna Kea) orContinue reading “Ports of Call Hawaiʻi, The Big Island”
Port of Call Montevideo, Uruguay
A Day in the Port of Montevideo Tucked in between Brazil and Argentina along the South American coast is the county of Uruguay. Its capital and major port is the city of Montevideo where over half of the countries population of three million live. A frequent port on many South American cruise itineraries the cityContinue reading “Port of Call Montevideo, Uruguay”
Port Of Call Hong Kong
Seeing Hong Kong In A Day On South China Sea cruises Hong Kong is a major port of call. While one day is not enough time to see much you can hit some of the major highlights. As you sail into Hong Kong your first impression of the city is one of rolling hills andContinue reading “Port Of Call Hong Kong”
Port of Call Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, as it is officially called, is a sprawling city located on the delta of the Dong Nai River however even locals still call it by its original name, Saigon. With the rapid industrialization recently of Vietnam a number of port facilities have been built along the channels of the Dong NaiContinue reading “Port of Call Ho Chi Minh City”
The Intentional Travelers 